St. Paul officials say Xcel Energy Center is showing its age — and they want state help to fix it up
The city and Minnesota Wild plan to seek state funding to renovate the 23-year-old arena. The total cost is likely to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Gruesome crime at Loring Park grocery shocks and saddens a neighborhood
Robert Skafte was a friendly face at the Oak Grove Grocery for decades and performed across the Twin Cities. A suspect is jailed for allegedly impaling Skafte with a golf club.
Vikings offensive coordinator Phillips arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Wes Phillips traveled with the Vikings to Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
La Velle live from Las Vegas: Vikings fans swarming The Strip
'Vikes and Vegas!' The crowd at Sunday's Vikings-Raiders game is expected to be more than half purple. La Velle E. Neal III believes it.
How new Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams won over Minneapolis school board
School officials across the Twin Cities area say the newly selected MPS leader has shown calm under pressure in challenging situations.
Why Minnesota could soon face a budget shortfall
The state projects a $2.4 billion surplus in the short term but could face a deficit in a couple years.
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City Council member wants Rondo Avenue to regain a place in St. Paul
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Workers of color in 'critical occupations' died at higher rates during COVID, University of Minnesota study finds
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Vikings' offseason decisions might hinge on final five games of season
Four numbers to ponder as the Timberwolves start the season with the NBA's best record
Kaprizov's wingman? He's more than happy to stay out of the spotlight
Vikings offensive coordinator Phillips arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Business
This holiday season, Minnesota companies are partying like it's 2019
You can stay in your home as you age, but should you?
Ramstad: State spent everything everywhere all at once, then reality bit
Farrell: When you retire, should you keep your money with your employer's 401(k) plan?
Opinion
Ambulance plight requires state, federal fixes
'The Golden Candidate': a cartoon special
Tale of two Mpls. pols shows how America has changed
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La Velle live from Las Vegas: Vikings fans swarming The Strip
'Vikes and Vegas!' The crowd at Sunday's Vikings-Raiders game is expected to be more than half purple. La Velle E. Neal III believes it.
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The Gophers can trace a lineage from the record-setting Megan Bozek to Abbey Murphy's antics in Friday's victory vs. Wisconsin.
Myron Medcalf
Medcalf: Years later, the memory of covering my first murder trial still haunts me
Marvin Haynes was a teenager when he was sentenced to life in prison. Questions raised recently about his case are troubling.
Politics
Why Minnesota could soon face a budget shortfall
St. Paul officials say Xcel Energy Center is showing its age — and they want state help to fix it up
2024 vote could bring electoral college distortions to the forefront
Capitol campus makeover begins with State Office Building renovation
Nation
6 dead, nearly 2 dozen injured after severe storms tear through central Tennessee
Liz Magill, U. Penn's president, and board chair resign as antisemitism testimony draws backlash
Wisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions
It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Doctors fear riskier, more complex procedures
World
Polish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It's hurting on the battlefield
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after US veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war
Observers see OPEC 'panicking' as COP28 climate talks focus on possible fossil fuel phase-out
Bloody clash in Mexican hamlet kills 4 villagers and 10 gunmen, including drug cartel's leader
Curious Minnesota
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Celebs
No Santos player will wear Pelé's No. 10 until the club returns to Serie A, new club president says
Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82
WCCO Radio's first host of color Jearlyn Steele resigns unexpectedly
Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan
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